Firefly Trail Festival 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 4, 2027
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $10
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Hour Night Trail Run | Marathon | Sep 4, 20275:00 PM | $10 | – |
| Six Hour Night Wheelchair | Marathon | Sep 4, 20275:00 PM | $10 | – |
| 10K Ride | Mountain BikeBike 6.2 mi | Sep 4, 20277:00 PM | $20 | – |
| 20K Twilight Ride | Mountain Bike | Sep 4, 20277:00 PM | $20 | – |
| 30K Night Ride | Mountain Bike | Sep 4, 20277:00 PM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Six Hour Night Trail Run and Six Hour Night Wheelchair: $10 until Sep 4.
- 10K Ride and 20K Twilight Ride and 30K Night Ride: $20 until Sep 4.
Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Six Hour Night Trail Run starts at 5:00 PM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 4 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46808Map
- Course
- Trail
- Distances
- Mountain Bike, Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 4, 2027), 2026 (Sep 5, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Firefly Trail Festival?
- Saturday, September 4, 2027, starting at 5:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- What distances are offered?
- Mountain Bike, Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- Franke Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
From the organizers
Franke Park After Dark!
Getting Miles Athletic Club is bringing back the Firefly for a night of trails, lights, and good people at Franke Park. This year, we’re inviting mountain bike riders to join the fun.
When the sun goes down, the trails get a whole new personality.
The Firefly Trail Festival combines two different ways to enjoy Franke Park after dark.
Firefly Six Hour Trail Race
Run as many laps as possible in six hours
Paved path, gravel, and technical singletrack
5:01 PM start
Awards at 11:15
Firefly Night Rides
10K, 20K or 30k
Franke Park Trails
7:00 PM start
Awards at 10PM